Senior Financial Analyst - Lead (Remote)

LOCATION:  Remote – This is a home based, virtual position that operates Monday – Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm EST. Vaya Health welcomes applications from NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, MD, and FL. Preference will be given to a North Carolina resident.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This position will provide a professional level of accounting and analysis of functions relating to the overall financial position of the organization including budget and forecast projections.  This position will assist with the Financial/Budgetary reports that will be shared with Vaya Health’s Leadership teams.  This position will also be responsible for preparing monthly financial reports and special projects that will be reviewed by members of Finance Management and Senior Management as well as reports to various program directors that capture information on budgeted and actual expenses throughout the year.

The Senior Financial Analyst – LEAD, a Financial Reporting and Budget position is distinguished by a higher level of knowledge, experience, and ability in researching and resolving issues in a timely manner.  This position will also need to be able to identify areas of need for additional staff training within the Reporting & Budget Analyst team.

Note: This position requires access to and use of confidential healthcare information or protected health information (PHI) as described in laws addressing patient confidentiality, including, but not limited to, the federal HIPAA law, the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Patient Records law, 42 CFR Part 2, and various state laws. As such, the individual filling this position shall be required to be trained regarding such laws and shall be required to observe those laws in his/her capacity as an employee of Vaya Health. The individual filling this position shall also sign a confidentiality statement as an employee of Vaya Health.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Budgets and Forecasts:

This position will assist in the annual planning process and the annual budget preparation.  This position will compare the budget to actual financial statements on an ongoing basis and report any deficits or surpluses.  This position will be responsible for the preparation of the Monthly Departmental Budget Variance Reports (as assigned). This position will perform regular analysis on various metrics and determine forecast presentation with accuracy.  This position will analyze, identify and upgrade metrics to facilitate delivery of forecasts for future project implementation programs.  This position will coordinate with various leadership teams to gather and explain data from multiple sources to formulate future expense projections and will assist in developing techniques to improve forecast projections.

Accounting and Reporting Functions:

This position has responsibility for collecting and analyzing information and assisting in the completion of monthly and annual financial reporting requirements (inter-departmentally).   This position is responsible for compiling applicable data from the Finance & Accounting system and applying analytical procedures that will help to ensure the integrity of the data being reported.  This position will also communicate with members of management to understand differences between expected report data and actual data being reported.  This position must be able to effectively communicate verbally and/or in writing with Business Unit Leaders and Executive Leadership any issues or concerns surrounding budgeted or actual amounts.

This position will also be responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, month-end journal entries related to closing, a variety of monthly expenditures reports to internal and external stakeholders, and oversee the Payroll and Travel/Training Expense Tracker for allocations. The position will assist with Grants management as assigned.

Reporting Review:

This position will be responsible for the initial review of the Monthly Departmental Budget Variance Reports and must be able to effectively communicate verbally and/or in writing any issues or concerns surrounding budgeted or actual amounts. This position will be responsible for the bi-weekly review and summarization of the Payroll Journal Entry and month-end payroll accrual prior to each entry being posted. If any problems are identified, recommendations for corrections will be proposed.  This position will audit a sampling of Employee Expense Reports on a monthly basis identifying and reporting problems or areas of concern.  This position will also review reports that have been assigned to other members of the Reporting & Budget Analyst team prior to distribution.

Reporting of Information:

This position will report applicable data and analysis (intra-departmentally) to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Budget, Executive Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and the Executive Leadership Team as required.  This position will also prepare any needed status reports for projects assigned to the Budget/Forecast Analyst Team.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration. Considerable knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.  Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.  General knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.  Ability to initiate and install administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.  Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures. Ability to multi-task and juggle various priorities to meet necessary deadlines.  This position requires knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams), Microsoft D365 or equivalent ERP, and Adobe Acrobat software.  This position requires excellent communication skills including verbal and written and is able to lead discussions and make presentations to large groups.

This position must be familiar with and/or know how to reference the full range of applicable State and Federal laws, APSM, standards, and regulations that impact Vaya Health.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school and a minimum of 12 credit hours of college courses in accounting from an accredited university, college, community college or business school and ten years of the required accounting supervisory experience

OR

• Completion of a two-year accounting course from an accredited university, college, community college or business school with seven years of the required accounting supervisory experience

OR

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting or business administration and four years of experience in accounting supervisory work in an accounting office
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparation and analysis of documents; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
• Physical activity in this position includes crouching, reaching, walking, talking, hearing and repetitive motion of hands, wrists and fingers.
• Sedentary work with lifting requirements up to 10 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time.
• Mental concentration is required in all aspects of work.
• RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: The person in this position must live in NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, MD, or FL. Preference will be given to a North Carolina resident.
• SALARY: Depending on qualifications & experience of candidate. This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled.
• APPLY: Vaya Health accepts online applications in our Career Center, please visit https://www.vayahealth.com/about/careers/ [https://www.vayahealth.com/about/careers/].
• Vaya Health is an equal opportunity employer.